Voltaire

1807 · Best.-Nr. 24268 — London: Printed for J.J. Stockdale No. 41 Pall-Mall 1807. Hardcover. Very good condition. Bound in fine diced leather one of the best known histories by the famed French philosopher and author. A cautionary history of the career of the Swedish king written to for "the benefit princes might derive . should this book ever fall into their hands" p29. Translated from the French by John Joseph Stockdale by M. de Voltaire ; to which are prefixed anecdotes of Peter the Great . ; translated from the French by John Joseph Stockdale . 8vo frontispiece portrait iv 483pp. Top of spine slightly chipped. Owner signature laid down at top corner title page Orlton Cooper otherwise bright and clean. OCLC: 1008272773. Printed for J.J. Stockdale, No. 41, Pall-Mall hardcover